Viral Photo: Will you eat at this restaurant if you are a Filipino?

 

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Beijing Restaurant in the Forbidden City is now the center of online fury with the sign "This shop does not receive the Japanese, the Philippines, the Vietnamese and the dog" which is considered to be China's way against Vietnamese and Philippines who both have a stand against island disputes. 

Will you still eat at this restaurant if you are a Filipino in China?

[Photo: AFP] 

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Miss Universe Philippines 2012 Janine Tugonon is Metro's March Cover Girl

Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Universe 2012 1st Runner Up Janine Tugonon graces the cover of Metro Magazine in its swimsuit issue for March 2013.

Janine, wearing a Louis Vuitton outfit in the beautiful location at Bellevue Resort in Bohol leads the issue which features 50 swimsuits that work, accessories that would work with your summer outfits and island escapes that you can go through this summer season.

Read more of them at the Metro Magazine available in news stands/bookstores at P 150.

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Anne Curtis explains side on controversial outfit

Anne Curtis has explained through her Instagram account the sexy outfit she wore during last Sunday's performance on ABS-CBN's Sunday noontime show "ASAP."

Anne became a subject of controversy after wearing a revealing dress for her birthday production number in the said show. She sang Rihanna's "Diamonds" and got soaked up under the artificial rain.

The video of Anne's performance, uploaded by ABS-CBN News' YouTube account, was made private after a few hours of being public.

While the number was dubbed "unique" and "artistic," Anne's sky-high slit on her left leg caught the attention of netizens much more.

Here's what Anne said on Instagram:

"TAAAADAAA! I present to you the controversial @boomita outfit I wore for my birthday number on ASAP. As you can see we have a bodysuit with a hidden tangga to make way for the sky high slit skirt. It is made out of 2 pieces. In fact the "tangga" is made out of swimsuit material which Boom Sason is also known for making. I was completely protected. It may have seemed like a wardrobe malfunction to many but I can assure you, after making the mistake of not securing myself once I wouldn't let that happen to me again. :) So to settle all your minds I just had to post this. Thank you everyone that was concerned! To everyone that's trying to make an issue out of it! Thank you! ABSCBN news just told me its their most clicked video on their site ever! Just relax everyone! Wearing a tangga is not newbie in the industry! It's been around since the 80's :)"

Via :  Reyn's Room

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Nokia unveils 4 new phones

Finnish company Nokia has announced four new phones at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

They are, in order of increasing price, the Nokia 105, Nokia 301, the Lumia 520, and the Lumia 720.

Nokia CEO Stephen Elop said the four new phones will be low to mid-range devices targeting "None-LTE markets." No super-phone made was announced.

Approximately only $20 (P800), the Nokia 105 is the successor to the Nokia 1280. It will feature a splash-proof and dust-proof keypad, FM radio, built-in flashlight and a one-charge-per-month battery life.

The Nokia 301 features Exchange support for email, an upgraded browser, apps like Twitter, ebuddy, and whatsapp. Its price is approximately $85 (P3,440).

One of the two latest Lumia phones, the Lumia 520, will feature exchangeable shells in "multitude" of colors, 4" super touch display, 1 GHz dual-core processor, 8 GB board storage, and a 5-megapixel auto-focus camera. Its price is approximately $183 (P7,320).

The Lumia 720 meanwhile will feature a 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, a screen of 4.3" super touch display, a camera with 6.7 megapixel sensor, and a uni-body design that will allow memory card expansion. It will head to China and various Asia-Pacific regions with a cost pegged at $341 (P13,640).

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Mark that date for Bb. Pilipinas Finals Night: April 14, 2013

New queens will be crowned by outgoing queens Tugonon, Schmitz, Dimaranan (and Moll) on April 14

Save your money for this date: April 14, 2013 which is the Finals Night of Bb. Pilipinas 2013. Nothing beats watching live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum (just like Filipinos loving basketball) and with 50 girls named vying for three crowns (Miss Universe Philippines, Bb. Pilipinas International and Bb. Pilipinas Tourism), it gets more exciting to see them right before your very eyes.

Ticket prices will be posted here

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Academy Awards 2013 winners

Here is the list of winners at the 85th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, held on February 24 (February 25 in Manila) in Dolby Theater, Hollywood.

ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE: Christoph Waltz - Django Unchained
BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM: Paperman - John Kahrs
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM: Brave
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Life of Pi - Claudio Miranda
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS: Life of Pi - Bill Westenhofer, Guillaume Rocheron, Erik-Jan De Boer, and Donald R. Elliott
BEST COSTUME DESIGN: Anna Karenina - Jacqueline Durran
BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLE: Les Misérables - Lisa Westcott and Julie Dartnell
BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT: Curfew - Shawn Christensen
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT: Inocente - Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE: Searching for Sugar Man
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM: Amour
BEST SOUND MIXING: Les Misérables - Andy Nelson, Mark Paterson, and Simon Hayes
BEST SOUND EDITING: Zero Dark Thirty - Paul N.J. Ottosson; Skyfall - Per Hallberg and Karen Baker Landers
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Anne Hathaway - Les Miserables
BEST FILM EDITING: Argo - William Goldenberg
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN: Lincoln - Rick Carter (Production Design); Jim Erickson (Set Decoration)
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE: Life of Pi - Mychael Danna
BEST ORIGINAL SONG: Skyfall - Skyfall, Music and Lyric by Adele Adkins and Paul Epworth
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY (WRITING): Chris Terrio - Argo
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (WRITING): Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino
BEST DIRECTOR: Ang Lee - Life of Pi
BEST ACTRESS: Jennifer Lawrence - Silver Linings Playbook
BEST ACTOR: Daniel Day Lewis - Lincoln
BEST PICTURE: Argo

 

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Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs Winners Revealed: Daniel Padilla and Aiza Seguerra big winners

 

 

 

 

 

Aiza Seguerra's interpretation of the Jovinor Tan's song "Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa" turned out to be the biggest winner of the Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs Finals Night last Sunday, February 24. Tan wins 1 million pesos and the song is assured to be used as well with the 11 finalists of Himig Handog P-Pop on future ABS-CBN projects.

 

Here are the Best Song Rankings:

Grand Winner: Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa (Jovinor Tan) interpreted by Aiza Seguerra
2nd Best Song: Hanggang Wakas (Soc Villanueva) interpreted by Juris Fernandez
3rd Best Song: If You Ever Change Your Mind (composed and interpreted by Marion Aunor)
4th Best Song: Scared To Death (Domingo Rosco Jr.) interpreted by KZ Tandingan
5th Best Song: Kahit Na (Julius James de Belen) interpreted by Toni Gonzaga

 

The 2nd - 5th best song wins 500,000, 200,000, 150,000 and 100,000 respectively.

 

Daniel Padilla was another big winner that night winning most of the special awards. Erik Santos was the TFC Choice Award for This Song Is For You.

 

 

SPECIAL AWARDS:

• MOR LISTENERS’ CHOICE AWARD: Daniel Padilla for “Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat”
• 101.9 TAMBAYAN CHOICE AWARD: Daniel Padilla for “Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat”
• STAR RECORDS BUYER’S CHOICE AWARD: Daniel Padilla for “Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat”
• MYX BEST MUSIC VIDEO AWARD: Daniel Padilla for “Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat”
• TFC CHOICE AWARD: Erik Santos for “This Song Is For You”

Ranking on Special Awards:

MOR Listener’s Choice Award

• 3rd – Scared To Death
• 2nd – Pwede Bang Ako Na Lang Ulit
• 1st – Nasayo Na Ang Lahat

Tambayan 101 Listener’s Choice Awards

• 3rd – If You Ever Change Your Mind
• 2nd – Hanggang Wakas
• 1st – Nasayo na ang Lahat

TFC Viewers Choice Award

• 3rd – Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa
• 2nd – Nasayo Na Ang Lahat
• 1st – This Song’s For You

Star Records Buyer’s Choice Awards

• 3rd – If Ever You Change Your Mind
• 2nd – Scared To Death
• 1st – Nasayo Na Ang Lahat

MYX Viewers’ Choice Awards (Music Video)

• 6th – Scared To Death
• 5th – Kahit Na
• 4th – If You Ever Change Your Mind
• 3rd – This Song’s For You
• 2nd – Alaala
• 1st – Nasayo Na Ang Lahat

If you are wondering about the winning song, here is Anong Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa composed by Jovinor Tan and produced by the students of Dela Salle College of Saint Benilde.

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NFL star Osi Umenyiora and Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes engaged

New York Giants star Osi Umenyiora recently proposed to Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes and had a "YES" when the latter asked in a dinner in Atlanta recently. The New York Post reports that the couple plans to get married in 2014.

 

Umenyiora confirms the engagement on his Twitter account  with an attached photo of him and the longest-reigning Miss Universe:

 

Osi Umenyiora✔@OsiUmenyiora

I meant my beautiful fiancée @leilavlopes pic.twitter.com/U4Mz9hV5



 

 

 

 

Photo: Attached from Osi Umenyiora's Twitter Account 

 

 

 



 

 

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The Third Coach of The Voice of the Philippines named

Broadway Star Lea Salonga would be joining Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo Mañalac as a coach in the forthcoming reality show search The Voice of the Philippines.

Lea posted the following status message on her Twitter account:

It's official: I am a coach on THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES! I wonder who coach #4 will be. @thevoiceph
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) February 19, 2013

 

 

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Dingdong Dantes topbills 'Dance of the Steelbars'

The story of world-famous Dancing Inmates of the Cebu Penitentiary becomes the inspiration of the film "Dance of the Steelbars," which stars Kapuso prime actor Dingdong Dantes on the lead role.

The film shows stories inspired by actual events in the Filipino prison, the struggles that inmates experience and their quest to feel human again. Dingdong plays the role of Mando, a convicted murderer who denies his passion for dancing just to prove his masculinity. But a series of events will lead him dance the dance of the steelbars.

Joining Dingdong are Irish actor Patrick Bergin (who played the husband of Julia Roberts in "Sleeping With The Enemy"), Joey Paras, and Ricky Davao. The film is produced by Portfolio Films in partnership with GMA Films.

"Dance of the Steelbars" begins showing in Philippine theaters this May 22nd.



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Suspension of Classes February 22, 2013

The following local government units (LGUs) and schools announced suspension of classes on Friday, February 22, 2013, due to the heavy rains and bad weather that looms the country.

LGUs

• Manila - all public schools, elementary to college (city-owned schools only)
• Parañaque - all levels, public and private
• Quezon City - pre-school to high school
• Taytay, Rizal - elementary, public and private
• Pasay - pre-school to high school, public and private

Schools

• Arellano University (main campus) - all levels
• St. Scholastica's College Manila
• University of Sto. Tomas
• Lyceum of the Philippines
• Miriam College
• Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
• Adamson University
• San Beda College
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Sta. Mesa
• St. Paul University Manila
• San Sebastian College - all levels
• St. Paul Quezon City (grade school and high school)
• Philippine College of Criminology
• University of the East (Manila, Caloocan)

Cancelled flights

• 5J-529/530 MNL/USU/MNL
• 5J-920 MPH/MNL
• 5J-892/893/894 MPH/MNL/MPH/MNL
  
• 5J-383/384 MNL/CGY/MNL

The rains are due to the northeast monsoon affecting Luzon, state weather bureau PAGASA said. Moderate to heavy rainfall was observed over Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan and Zambales, and most likely to continue for the next 3 hours.

[Via Reyn's Room]

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Official List of Binibining Pilipinas 2013 Candidates

Here is the list of Bb. Pilipinas 2013 Official Candidates:

1) Aiyana Mickiewicz
2) Pia Wurtzbach
3) Charmaine Elima
4) Jacqueline Mayoralgo
5) Angeli Dione Gomez
6) Lourenz Grace Remetillo
7) Bea Rose Santiago
8) Hannah Ruth Sison
9) Yvette Chantal Mildenberger
10) Maria Angelica de Leon
11) Merry Joyce Respicio
12) Mary Rose Pujanes
13) Ma. Bencelle Bianzon
14) Ivy Gonzales
15) Maria Sofia Gloria Mustonen
16) Anna Carmela Aquino
17) Herlie Kim Artugue
18) Parul Shah
19) Valiry Vispo
20) Mercegrace Raquel
21) Carin Ramos
22) Ma. Theresa Gorgonio
23) Leona Santicruz
24) Mutya Johanna Datul
25) Katherine Enriquez
26) Cindy Abundabar
27) Ma. Teresita Allaine Baccay
28) Zandra Flores
29) Shan Apuad
30) Abbygale Monderin
31) Cindy Miranda
32) Rhea Nakpil
33) Pauline Quintas
34) Imelda Schweighart
35) Ariella Arida
36) Jhan Helen Villanueva
37) Anna Fernandina Buquid
38) Nicole Damiesa
39) Cassandra Naidas
40) Angel May Villafuerte
41) Camille Nazar
42) Anna Carmina Antonio
43) Krisma Pascual
44) Noelle Punzalan
45) Amanda Navasero
46) Mariz Ong
47) Theresa Fenger
48) Ria Rabajante
49) Christine Paula Bernasor
50) Gabrielle Runnstrom

Who will be this year's Top 5 and succeed Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe Philippines), Nicole Schmitz (Bb. Pilipinas - International), Katrina Dimaranan (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism), Elaine Kay Moll (Miss Supranational 2012 3rd Runner Up) and Annalie Forbes (Bb. Pilipinas 2nd Runner Up) ? Find out on April 14, 2013 as Bb. Pilipinas celebrates its fifty golden years.

Source [normannorman.com] 

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The Online Voting for PBA-All Star 2013 is on

 

Vote for your favorite PBA player to make it to the PBA All-Star 2013 lineup on this link: click here 

Take advantage of this opportunity to see your favorite players play in this year's All-Star.

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First IHOP Restaurant opens in PH

 

The International House of Pancakes, more popularly known as IHOP has opened its first restaurant in the Philippines. The restaurant is located at W Global Center, 30th Street Corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City and is open from Sundays - Thursdays at 6 am - 12 noon and for 24 hours on Friday - Saturday. 

I haven't been to the place, but I saw one blog post that is worth all the reading from Richie Z of the blog "The Pickiest Eater", click:  here

If you have any thoughts about this new IHOP restaurant, please feel free to share them here.

 

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Triggerman joins the Archers

After getting HS standout Kib Montalbo and the commitment of SWU star Ben Mbala who would be suiting up for the Archers after this coming season (there is a 1 year residency period for transferees before getting to play for the UAAP), Dela Salle Green Archers, now backed with patron Danding Cojuangco added another piece to its coaching staff with Allan Caidic as its new shooting coach.

Caidic, which traces its roots from University of the East had made it clear that he would be just there to work with the Archers. The coach says he is still in the process of observing the skills of the players, and believes that their improvement would not happen overnight.

Source: here

Picture [pinoyhalo.com] 

 

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Bryan Termulo XXV Birthday Concert at Music Museum

The first solo major concert of the "Prince of Teleserye Theme Songs" Bryan XXV Termulo would be happening on March 9, 2013, 8 pm at the Music Museum. The concert, aside from the celebration of his 25th birthday would mark his 5th year in showbiz.

The voice behind several theme songs of ABS-CBN's successful teleseryes including Bihag, Pagdating ng Panahon, Dadalhin, Kailan and the song "Isang Sulyap Mo" heard in Juan Dela Cruz would be joined in the concert by his guests: Liezel Garcia, KZ Tandingan, Bugoy Drilon and Melai Cantiveros.

For tickets call: Ticketworld at 891-9999 or Music Museum: 721-0635 and Teatrino at 721-6726.

Ticket Prices:
2,000, 1,500, 1,200 and 800

P 2000 ticketholders would get a mini-magazine and a meet and greet after the concert.

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Reader's Digest files bankruptcy

Iconic magazine Reader's Digest publisher RDA Holding Co. filed for bankruptcy to cut its US$465 million debt and focus on electronic media, the Wall Street Journal reports.

The 91-year-old magazine was founded by DeWitt and Lila Wallace and went public in 1990. An investor group, led by private-equity firm Ripplewood Holdings LLC bought it in 2007 for US$1.6 billion and the assumption of about US$800 million in debt.

This is the second time the company filed for bankruptcy. In August 2009, it cited a drop in advertising spending and the debt load incurred in its acquisition.

RDA said more than 70% of its secured note-holders have agreed to convert the debt to equity in a "prearranged" bankruptcy restructuring plan that it hopes to complete within six months. It also secured a US$105 million bankruptcy loan from a group of senior creditors.

[Photo: Reuters]

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The Search is on for the next Miss Philippines Earth 2013

While pageant fans await the Binibining Pilipinas 2013 screening, it is also high time for the kick off for the search for the next Miss Philippines-Earth 2013. Do you have what it takes to follow Stephany Stefanowitz and grab the chance of being the Ambassadress of the Earth? Check out the poster and follow Miss Philippines Earth's Facebook, Twitter and Youtube accounts.

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Vernon Macklin: Will he be Ginebra's rescue?

Help is coming Ginebra's way.

Vernon Macklin, the 2011 2nd Round Draft Pick of Detroit Pistons is expected to arrive to the country today, Monday, to help the campaign of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, who absorbed 3 straight losses while having Herbert Hill as its import. 

While this is not an assurance that they would immediately win games, Macklin's arrival is a welcome sight to Ginebra fans. He would be debuting against the top seeded Alaska Aces on their out-of-town game in Tubod, Lanao Del Norte on Saturday, February 23.

[Photo: nba.com] 

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Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno arrested for illegal gambling

Manila Vice Mayor Francisco Domagoso, popularly known as former actor Isko Moreno, along with five councilors, were arrested on Saturday for allegedly involving in illegal gambling.

The politicians are said to have engaged in gambling by sponsoring a bingo game which attracted some 500 people in Manila's Blumentritt area, a report from the Inquirer said.

The re-electionist Moreno was picked up by members of the Manila Police District (MPD) together with other allies: Councilors Jong Isip, Joel Chua, Benny Ang, Yul Servo and Maria Asuncion Fuguso.

Moreno is the running mate of former President Joseph Estrada, who will run as Mayor in the country's capital city.

Moreno and the councilors were detained at the Quiapo station and were to undergo routine medical checkups before the inquest proceedings at press time, the report said.

Moreno said they were manhandled by the policemen and claimed they were just talking to their supporters since Commission on Elections (Comelec) chair Sixto Brillantes said such meetings were not prohibited at the time.

Estrada arrived at the station and spoke with the detained politicians for about 30 minutes. He denounced the arrest as "pure political harassment."

Moreno and the councilors were discharged past midnight for lack of evidence, but Supt. Ricardo Layug, commander of the MPD's Quiapo station, said the case against the detained politicians are still up for further investigation.

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Tips to Protect Yourself from ATM Scams

News about international syndicates trying to copy data from your ATM card to steal money from your account have been all over the Metro lately, so here are some tips to protect yourself (and your hard-earned money) from those ATM scams.

(1) - Be alert
Upon reaching the ATM machine, make sure that no one would be peeping on you on your transaction, if you are uncomfortable, let them go first, complete your transaction by having everything intact. 

Check if there is something wrong with the ATM card reader - you would know if something's different, if found, do not pursue transaction.

(2) - Withdraw at a machine where a lot of people does
ATM machines are everywhere, but do your transaction on an ATM machine that is frequented at by depositors - ATM's at malls, outside of the banks, groceries and other public places. As much as possible, keep your

(3) -  Don't share your PINS.
You should keep your pin number to yourself and yourself alone, do not share it, even with your family and friends. 

(4) - Report captured card immediately
If in case that your card gets captured because of a device installed in the machine, report it immediately to your bank. 

News reports have shown that depositors withdrawing over the ATM have encountered their machine offlining during their transaction - as bad as it may sound, it does happen, so whenever you encounter this, relax, use your mobile phone and call your bank immediately.

(5) - Use internet to your advantage: apply for Online Banking and check account balance often.
Technology has brought the advancement of everything, even stealing money - so if you have the time, do apply for online banking for you to keep track of your transactions. You may never know how this culprits copy your data so it is better to be safe (than sorry).



 

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NBA All Star 2013 Day 1: Team Shaq vs. Team Chuck

 

 

All-Star Celebrity Game Recap

The West defeats the East 58-38 and Kevin Hart wins the MVP for the second straight year.

 

 



 

Kenneth Faried scores a game-high 40 points to help Team Chuck drop Team Shaq 163-135.

 

 

Video: Uploaded via Youtube with reference to NBA.com 



 

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NBA regular season games at PH's MOA Arena?

Recent news reports and tweets from MOA Arena's official Twitter account saw a poster with the NBA's logo and the tagline "Big Things Are Coming" that shows the possibility of NBA regular season games to happen in the country.

#BIGTHINGSARECOMINGTOMOAARENA twitter.com/MOAArena/statu…
— MALL OF ASIA ARENA (@MOAArena) February 14, 2013

ESPN writer Brian Windhorst tweeted earlier that a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Houston Rockets will be played here.

According to @lishuangfu Lakers & Warriors will play games in China next fall, Pacers & Rockets will play in Taipei & Philippines
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) February 8, 2013

Update: According to the management of Mall of Asia Arena, they would be making the announcement on March 5 as a game for NBA 2013-2014 season may be brought here in the Philippines.

With reference: Coolbuster.net  

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PBA Team Standings - February 14, 2013 update

Before the Friday gameday, here is an update of the current PBA standings where Alaska and Barako Bull leads the early pack.

				TEAM W L PCT Alaska 2 0 1 Barako Bull 2 0 1 Air21 1 0 1 Meralco 1 1 0.5 GlobalPort 1 1 0.5 Petron 1 1 0.5 Ginebra 0 1 0 Rain or Shine 0 1 0 Talk 'N Text 0 1 0 SanMig Coffee 0 2 0

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Ownshelf - free ebook sharing

Ebook lovers must wait upon the launch of Ownshelf - an ebook sharing website that would allow ebook lovers to show their bookshelf to their friends, see what's inside their friends shelves, borrow and loan ebooks and to access their shelf anywhere. 

The site is perfect for those who love reading but can't find their favorite ebooks over the internet - it would allow 'sharing' and finding out the ebook to be at their hands. 

You can join them on their beta testing today - Click here

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